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February 1, 2017 By Nancylynn 18 Comments

Secret Ingredient Queso Dip and Homemade Chips

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This 21 Day Fix Secret Ingredient Queso Dip with Homemade Chips is a healthy version of one of my favorites! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.

Confession #110  – I could eat my weight in queso dip.

In fact, I may already have.

I went to grad school in a teeny, tiny town in upstate New York…so tiny that I drove into Canada to go shopping and get my hair cut. There just wasn’t much in the way of anything, but, interestingly, there was this amazing Mexican Restaurant.  Like totally, legitimately yummy and  while I only lived there for a year, I still dream about their margaritas and their unbelievably delicious queso.

You know it had to be good if it outshined their very delicious guacamole.

When I decided to make my own, 21 Day Fix approved queso, I knew I wouldn’t be the same without the fake Velveeta cheese, but I was actually quite surprised at how much I LOVED this dip.

The real test was going to be my husband.  Because I used a whole bunch of cauliflower puree to make this dip…and I was convinced he would be able to tell.  Not that he is against cauliflower – he loves my Sausage and Cauliflower Casserole  and my Cauliflower Cheeseburger Mac, but cauliflower in a cheese dip seemed a little risky.

You guys, he loved it.

Not only did we eat some with our homemade chips, but we used it as a topping for our Pork Carnitas that night, too.

Total success.

And did I mention it was incredibly easy, too?  And if you want more, you can DOUBLE your serving size…it’s only 1/2 Blue for each 1/4 cup.

I did prefer it hot, so I would even suggest serving it in a crock pot or some other heated bowl if you are going to put it out for a party.  And if you have some extra blue to spare, you could top it with more cheese and throw it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown.

As always, if you give this one a try, let me know what you think!  I love hearing from you!

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21 Day Fix Secret Ingredient Queso Dip and Homemade Chips

  • Author: Nancylynn Sicilia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blend
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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This 21 Day Fix Secret Ingredient Queso Dip with Homemade Chips is a healthy version of one of my favorites!


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Ingredients

  • 4 cups of cauliflower florets
  • 1/2 cup of broth or milk of your choice
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp of butter or olive oil
  • 1 1/3 cups of freshly shredded sharp cheddar or cheddar jack cheese
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained – mild, medium, or hot depending on your taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • chili powder (optional)
  • cumin (optional)

Homemade chips

  • Corn tortillas
  • Olive Oil Cooking Spray
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Place cauliflower florets in a large microwave-safe bowl with enough water to just cover the bottom of the bowl. Cover bowl loosely with waxed paper or a paper towel and steam cauliflower in microwave on high until tender, 4 to 5 minutes; drain.
  2. Using a food processor, blend cauliflower with broth or milk to make a puree. Set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Melt butter and saute garlic 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add cauliflower puree to skillet and heat until warm, then stir in cheese until melted. Next add in drained tomatoes and salt. Cook on low ten minutes or until the flavors blend. Sprinkle in some chili pepper and cumin if desired, adjusting to taste.
  4. Garnish with cilantro or jalapeno if you are feeling it!
  5. For the chips – cut Corn tortillas into 6 pieces and lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray with olive oil spray and cook for 8-10 minutes at 350. Chips will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

1 YELLOW, 1/2 BLUE, 1/2 GREEN per serving
**If you want more dip, you can double for 1 BLUE and 1 GREEN!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup of dip and 12 chips

Keywords: appetizer, snack, side, mexican, cheese, queso, dairy-free, gluten-free

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  1. Karen says

    February 2, 2017 at 12:42 am

    I’m wondering how it smells ? Doesn’t the smell give it away that it’s made w/cauliflower?
    Oh how I would love to try this, but don’t think my family would go for it…they would know.

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 2, 2017 at 1:00 am

      It smells when you steam the cauliflower for sure!! But the dip itself doesn’t. I know – I was worried, too…but my husband gobbled it up!!

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    February 3, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    Can it be made ahead and reheated for game day?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      February 4, 2017 at 1:16 am

      Yes!!!

      Reply
  3. Michele says

    May 29, 2017 at 2:10 am

    You can now purchase cauliflower crumbles in the freezer section. Would that work for this? Just skip to the blending step with the broth?

    Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 29, 2017 at 4:11 pm

      Yes!!!

      Reply
  4. Desirea says

    September 15, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    Did you go to Potsdam?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      September 16, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      I went there for grad school!!!

      Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      September 16, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      Do you know the restaurant I’m talking about???? <3

      Reply
  5. Christie says

    January 26, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    Looks amazing! Doing 80DO Now and need this! Ha!!
    How do you count the green container?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      January 28, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      If I have 1/4 cup of dip, it’s 1/2 green and 1/2 blue!

      Reply
  6. Heathe says

    March 5, 2018 at 1:39 am

    I live in Plattsburgh! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      March 5, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      You do?? SO FUN! I loved my time up there!

      Reply
  7. Abigail says

    May 6, 2018 at 12:18 am

    Hey! Is there a substitute if I don’t have cauliflower? I have broccoli and cauliflower mixed together, will that work?

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      May 6, 2018 at 1:36 am

      Try it!!

      Reply
  8. Audrey says

    July 11, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    Mine turned out more like the texture of grits (probably due to my food processor). But hey, guilt-free Mexican grits! I decided to cook up some ground turkey with taco seasoning, throw that on top, and wa-la, a green and red dinner with a hint of blue! No yellows! It was definitely something different, and we are always looking for variety!

    Reply
    • Nancylynn says

      July 12, 2018 at 2:14 am

      That’s great, Audrey!

      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    February 19, 2019 at 2:03 am

    I had this over some shredded chicken and it HEAVENLY!!

    Reply

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